Monica Lee Tugboat (OK0181)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Steel Hull 49' Long Tugboat, the "Monica Lee".
What bites on Monica Lee Tugboat
Structure in 117 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Monica Lee Tugboat
In 117 ft, pay out about 605 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 847 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Monica Lee Tugboat
Destin fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (34 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conch Reef SW#1 OK0182 | 58 yd | S | 117 ft |
| Conch Reef NW#1 OK0189 | 135 yd | N | 117 ft |
| Conch Reef SE#1 OK0194 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 117 ft |
| Conch Reef SW#2 OK0183 | 0.1 mi | SW | 117 ft |
| Conch Reef NE#1 OK0190 | 0.1 mi | NE | 117 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.